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• Discuss appropriate parent concept for Phobia (finding)
• Discuss prioritization of potential gaps in content

Similar issue with somatic symptom phenomena that involve elements of both anxiety and/or fear

Notes from last meeting:

Resolve the relationships between the following concepts:

• Fear associated with illness and body function (finding) 
  • Fear relating to body function (finding) 

• Anxiety about body function or health (finding)

Discussion: 

Andrew, Becky - use of clinical vignettes in implementation guides (other CRGs: cancer synoptic group, ophthalmology, allergy). 

Ed - consider reaching out the Nursing CRG for input

Summary: 

The following was discussed in the context of the high degree of overlap in both constructs of 'fear' and 'anxiety' themselves and the types of clinical phenomena the terms fear' and 'anxiety' are used to describe.

• Mechanisms within the terminology for representing the overlap in meaning of such similar concepts 
• The value of the item above
• The pros and cons of adding narrative definitions to concepts

• Preview of MAHB-CRG spin-off project dedicated to improving quality of assessment instrument content in SNOMED

Box folder set up for sharing project documents here: 

Unfinished business:

2023-06-28 - MBH-CRG Meeting

•  Deferred

Illness anxiety disorder v Bodily distress disorder v Hypochondriasis

Notes here:

2023-11-22 MBH-CRG Meeting

•  Planning off cycle meeting to discuss

• Discuss ideas about prioritization of content
• Discuss what members need from participation in the CRG

•  Deferred